Child Protection Specialist

1 week ago


Great Falls, Montana, United States State of Montana Full time
Job Summary

The Child Protection Specialist provides family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being for children at risk of or subjected to child maltreatment. This role involves conducting timely assessments of reports of child maltreatment, documenting and communicating safety threats, and providing appropriate interventions to ensure the safety of all families in need of Child Protective Services (CPS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct timely assessments of reports of child maltreatment in accordance with state and federal statutes and agency policy.
  • Document and communicate safety threats to all involved, including preparation of affidavits for District Court when necessary.
  • Provide appropriate level of intervention to ensure safety of all families in need of CPS.
  • Engage families in the establishment of a permanency plan when needed and required.
  • Assure child(ren) is evaluated and assessed to determine medical and psychological needs throughout the case.
Why Work for the State of Montana?

The State of Montana offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Additionally, the State of Montana is an equal opportunity employer, and women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
  • Ability to make critical decisions based on integration of information from multiple sources in high-stress situations.
  • Ability to engage children and families under difficult circumstances to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions.
  • Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
  • Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
  • Meet minimum qualifications: Required bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related degree. Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.


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